[[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are looking for a wonderful place to sip and chill, here it is.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hubby and I were celebrating our 10 yr anniversary and treated ourselves to a night at the Lodge. After check in we sat down on the patio at the Lounge and ordered a drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had great live music, the service was top notch and we were allowed to bring our four-legged best friend, Tucker.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff and all the guests made a great fuss over him. He got bowls of ice water, a couple of treats...even some leftover French Fries from the kids at the adjacent table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We left to go find some dinner, but we had such a nice time here that we came back and had the Short Ribs with gnocchi and a side of truffle Parm fries. The only negative I can say is that the short ribs portion was smaller than I would have expected, and there was virtually NO parm on the fries. But overall exceptional. I'd love to go back...and so would Tucker! read more

I went here on my solo staycation at Willows Lodge, intending to do crossword puzzles alone and drink wine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are plentiful tables here, so I didn't feel out of place sitting with my puzzle book.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had nice rose from the wine list. The fries were good, though not as good as the fries from Barking Frog. The charcuterie plate was just ok. The service was great, the waitress made sure I had everything I needed, and I didn't feel rushed. I would totally come back here if in the area, it's a great spot to come alone or to socialize. read more

Fireside Lounge - Charcuterie - Wine Bars Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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Fireside lounge is a favorite amongst us locals. We come here and feel like we're somewhere completely far away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff is always friendly, the vibe is always chill, and the food is fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My favorite is the prawns - they are phenomenally tasty. We like to come here for a drink and snack before date night, concerts or events. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We find it pretty easy to get seating (in the summer you'll want to be on the patio!) and have never had a bad experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love this sport, highly recommend. read more

Fireside Lounge - Mariner prawns - fantastic! - Wine Bars Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

Good food and drinks at the Fireside lounge (located inside of Willows Lodge). We had no reservations and did walk-in and were able to get a seat out on the patio. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was quite busy inside and outside but had plenty of tables available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went around 4ish, the patio was all shade, which was good because it was a very hot day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered the specialty drinks, the poke nachos on HH, mac and cheese (not shown in photo) and the truffle fries. All of the food items were really good. Came out hot and fresh. Would reorder again. Cocktails were good as well! read more

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I came here for a light dinner and a glass of wine. Such a great choice. Had the full mixed greens salad. It was perfectly dressed, tons of flavor without being heavy. I ate the entire full salad and had room for dessert. I got the Strawberries and Wine. Pure heaven! Light, tastes like spring. It and a glass of wine made for a perfect light dinner. Service was excellent as usual. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was seated outside on the patio with perfect weather and everything in bloom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend. read more

Fireside Lounge - Brachetto sabayon, balsamic strawberry salad, angel food cake (leave off to make it GF), rhubarb jam. Heavenly! - Wine Bars Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great little wine bar at the Willows Lodge and it's fun to hang out here at night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have live music and a really cute guitarist.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is OK and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is lively.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Must go during live music which made it perfect for date night, located in the cozy lobby of Willows Lodge.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the veggie burger and vegetable risotto. The veggie burger was alight, nothing special to note, your average veggie burger. On the other hand, the risotto was superb! It has great flavors and well cooked. read more

This is one of my fave spots to bring friends for happy hour! They have SO many great wines on the menu, plus some fun cocktails. I also got a small glass of limoncello on my last visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lounge is lovely and has a huge roaring fireplace as its centerpiece.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]In warmer weather, the outdoor patio opens up and becomes the perfect place to hang out before a concert across the street.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is lovely too! They have lots of healthy options, with clear labels for gluten free and some vegetarian options as well. I love the shrimp lettuce cups as well as some of their dips. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They are dog friendly too, inside and out![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love bringing my pup, getting a glass, and exploring the grounds a bit. It is so lovely there, and always fun to check out the pigs and other animals. The staff is kind and attentive too! All around a great spot for a happy hour bev and bite. read more

Fireside Lounge is one of our favorite date night spots and on this day we brought our friends visiting for the weekend. The service is always impressive, starting with the valet staff outside. We got inside a few minutes after 6pm and even though it was already packed (as it should be when Caety is performing !!!) we were greeted and seated immediately. I ordered the risotto with shrimp & my husband ordered the double smash burger with sweet potato fries, while our friends ordered the peppered beef & roasted garlic pasta with a side caesar salad (not pictured). Everything was so good and we ended up staying for a few more rounds of beer than we originally planned to. I didn't get our server's name but she was lovely and attentive. Be back soon! read more

Fireside Lounge - seasonal vegetable risotto + shrimp - Wine Bars Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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I was the first to arrive for our party of 4, put my name in on a busy Friday evening at 6pm. The wait list was quoted at 15-20 minutes by the busy but friendly hostess. A table was ready within the quoted timeframe, all the while a steady stream of waitlisters flowed in many of whom were checking into the hotel. The live music duo was playing over the chatter of the full space. The outdoor seating patio was not available (I wouldn't want to be out there in the cold) and does not appear to be set up for cold weather months. We were seated in a dark corner next to the bar, when moments later the fireplace seating area became open. I asked the hostess if we could move, and she made it so. She busily helped clear the space and the server prioritized cashing out the remaining party. I was promptly greeted by a smiling upbeat server, Sonny. He was very helpful in recommending beverages and even brought tastes of a few wines. We mixed and matched apps, which were delightful. The lumpia was not as expected, wrapped in fried loose noodles yet still interesting flavor. Mostly Asian inspired items with a twist, not traditional dishes, but intriguing. The evening was wonderful and upleveled to amazing by the top notch hostess and server, Sonny! I'd go back purely to see these fine humans! read more

Fireside Lounge - a glass of wine and a fire - Wine Bars Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

Love this place and the awesome outside seating on nice days plus the happy hour is the real deal! This time we didn't have anything to eat but their double smash burgers are good as well as the crispy chicken sandwich. The crab cakes are a much have. This we opted for beer and wine but also had their fresh cut potato chips that are crisped to perfection. The Sea Salt Popcorn with chopped green onion, chive, and toasted black pepper is a must to go with your refreshments! Our server was constantly checking on us and even when they got busy he was there to make sure all was taken care of! read more

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Last week we had a great dinner at The Barking Frog, and thought we would try the Fireside lounge also at the Willows Lodge. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lounge was a little small, but the menu looked great and the advertise music almost every night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. We had drinks and appetizers along with dinner. The problem came when I reordered my drink. Angel's Envy with one large ice cube. I am a bourbon consumer, I admit I am kind of picky with my selection. In short, I Know What My Drink Should Look, Smell, and Taste Like. The second drink that was delivered was lighter in color, and smelled of an odd chemical smell. I brought it to the attention of our server, who apologized and left with the glass, and went to the bar. Later, the Hostess, Miranda, returned with the same glass and asked what I had ordered. I explained what I ordered and why I felt it was different. She said the bartender confirmed what he had poured was Angel's Envy, and she left with the glass. Kingsley, our server returned , again with The Same Glass and Drink. He apologized and again said the bartender insisted it was what I had ordered. I did not finish the drink and we left before the music started. Customer Service graded down at this point. Any other establishment ( even a lounge/bar of lesser quality) would have simply remade the drink, or offered another option. Sorry, but I expected better. read more

To me food and wine here were decent enough. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wish they were more like a lounge (as it's named) though with more comfortable and relaxed seating e.g. couches, than wooden tables and chairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I remember a couple of years ago it was like that though, but now the setup is less fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Glad the fireplace is always there and my favorite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Just a superb shout-out to Sonny, Nick & Becky for making our vacation fantastic! Every night that we sat in this wonderful establishment, we felt like family. Service was pristine. Superb food, wine and company. Thank you and we will not forget your kindness read more

I found the location a little loud, but the fireplace and lighting makes it cozy. Service was very attentive, but the food and drinks were just ok. I had the lemon drop which was overly sweet and a espresso martini which was good. For food I had the shrimp and a flatbread. Meh! Nothing memorable or that I would have again. read more

Vegetable Risotto with added Scallops was excellently prepared. Beer Battered Halibut Sandwich was prepared with thick cut grilled bread, was a sight to see and, had great flavor. I'd be very happy to order both again. read more

We stopped by here for happy hour and I didn't want to leave... the cocktails were amazing - Excellent craftsmanship! Truffle fries - yes please. Looking forward to return trip read more

Fireside Lounge - Old Fashioned! - Wine Bars Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

Still a 5 start after all this time! With the exception of the occasional person ( aka a bartender asking what you need then not following thru twice) the staff is friendly and attentive. Our server Jorge was amazing, on top of things and attentive. I was reminded why I come back here time and time again. Not to mention the tasty foods they have! read more

We visited during a weekend getaway during covid and were pleased to find an outdoor table with an umbrella. We sat down and the rain started. The ambiance is great and the servers are attentive. I got a seasonal cocktail-autumn and soda. I was very surprised by how much I liked it! We also got the pretzel sticks and they were warm and delicious! The mustard that came with them was good but the cheese dip was mediocre. We enjoyed the creme brûlée as a sweet treat at the end. Even though it's a hotel bar/lounge, it was yummy. read more

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My Fiance and I came up to Willow's Lodge to scope out the area for wedding venues and stopped in Fireside Lounge for Happy Hour, We ordered a Seasonal Moscow mule, an old fashion, shared the Parmesan-Artichoke dip and the Smash Burger and then got some of their Brut for dessert and shared it by their bonfire in the courtyard. The service was fantastic. The ambiance was peaceful. The food and drinks were Amazing! read more

Fireside Lounge - Wine Bars Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

Cozy atmosphere! Came for after dinner drinks and enjoyed the live music. Will return for happy hour next time!

One of our favorite places to hang out. Live music, outdoor seating with some very good wine and food. Happy hour is hard to beat with Prawns and truffle fries that are ridiculous. Secret Lamb burger that's not on the menu was pretty good but maybe I'm more of a beef guy? This is what you do - stay at Willows, eat and drink, then repeat! Cheers! read more

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I adore coming here whether it's for a cocktail with friends or a small bite after work. One star docked for uneven service among staff. read more

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* Excellent burger with a side project * This little wine bar situated in a small hotel is a great little spot. Sitting down in the wide comfortable soft leather loungers with a nice view through the windows this is a great place to relax for a bit. They were featuring the live music of Side Project, a Seattle/Spokane based contemporary group, which made it a nice place to relax with a flight of wine overlooking the firepit in the garden and enjoying a light meal. The lamb burger was one of the best burgers I've had in the Northwest. There, I said it. I like my burgers thick, juicy, and towards the rare side. And they delivered exactly that. The burger was served on a toasted brioche bun, which was airy and provided the perfect platform for this masterpiece of a burger. The lamb was thick, packed correctly, well seasoned, cooked to the perfect doneness requested, and nicely rested. A large slice of gruyere was melted on top, and then it was topped with wine sauteed onions, arugula, and some garlic aioli for good measure. Delicious. 5 star burger. If pink meat scares you, then don't look at the photos: http://www.yelp.ca/user_local_photos?select=TlEI2M7KISjEGmVsgtVE5Q&userid=RqR1bGDgdOPyHDnI73LeFw and http://www.yelp.ca/user_local_photos?select=066Oi-F7L-lZ6AlQdbUREA&userid=RqR1bGDgdOPyHDnI73LeFw The yam fries were ok, and could have been just a tad bit hotter. I think the location of the kitchen (across the street in the full service restaurant) was the source of the cooling down of the fries. They should figure out a way to get the fries to the table hotter. They were cooked nicely, not greasy at all, and not over salted. Service was very friendly and professional. If they did a "side project" (sorry - couldn't resist) and figured out how to get those fries to the table hotter, this would have easily been a 5 star overall - just like the burger was. Damn. What a burger! read more

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We came here after a long day of traveling craving some good, hearty food. Fireside is located off the main lobby of the Willows Lodge. The ambiance is great-- they have live local musicians playing nightly (at least on the weekends). We picked a table in the back room away from the crowded performance area. Service was somewhat of a miss the entire meal-- our waitress was friendly at first but failed to check in. We ordered two of their signature burgers (cooked medium). Unfortunately, it took 30+ mins to receive our burgers. When they did arrive, they were overcooked and dry. They were still relatively tasty-- especially with all of the toppings. However, the fries were completely tasteless! They were really dark and looked tasty-- but they were dry, tasteless, and oily! The ambiance saved our experience-- but I was disappointed in the food quality and experience, especially compared to the five star service received at the Willows Lodge. read more

Fireside Lounge - Burger w/ Fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

First off, I'm biased about willows in general since having our wedding there 5+ years ago. Everything was so wonderful, I just can't help but love the place. But here we are and the fireside lounge is as wonderful as it could be. Went back for our anniversary and indulged in the same wonderful grand marnier prawns we had served at our wedding. The service can be a little slow and it isn't cheap, but it's a wonderful little spot. In the summer sit outside in the gorgeous garden, in the winter enjoy the cozy fireplace. Yes I'm happy to report fireside does have a real fireplace. Thank goodness! read more

Had dinner reservations at Barking Frog on a Saturday night. The night before we received an email encouraging us to come early and have a glass of wine at Fireside Cellars. Never again. Walked into a noisy joint crammed with bodies and few servers. The only thing missing was a haze of cigarette smoke. Quickly gave up and walked over to Barking Frog early. read more

Came here for happy hour. I love the atmosphere. If sunny nice day the outside seating area is gorgeous. They had live music, which was great and totally added to the atmosphere. And they have a huge fireplace for cooler days. Service was pretty decent. She was super nice, but kinda disappeared when we were waiting for bill and then to get checked out. The happy hour menu is small. Only has a few drinks on them. And redhook is $5. The food was ok, nothing amazing. Got the garlic fries and better word would be fries with a touch of garlic. The steak skewers were yummy. I will totally go again just to enjoy the live music and the beautiful outside area. read more

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We visited last night looking for a romantic date night, and having got all ready to go out, checked on the website that they were open late. The website listed them open until 11pm. We drove 15-20 minutes to get there, walked in and there was a sign saying a private event was taking place, no entry. Seriously? Could they not list days of closure on their website where everyone is going to check before turning up? A real shame, so we ended up visiting a different restaurant in Woodinville last night. Shame. read more

Stopped by for happy hour on a cold, rainy night. Pretty atmosphere and yummy drinks. We had small apps and enjoyed the holiday feel of the Willows Lodge grounds. read more

I absolutely love this place!!! Especially Tuesday's thru Sunday when they have live music! In the summer they have outdoor seating and the atmosphere and ambiance is spectacular! The the gardens and the serene feeling make it for a fun, relaxing evening! Wednesday and Thursday's have the best of the music in my opinion! I like both the indoor and outdoor fire places! The servers are super friendly and also give complimentary blankets when it gets chilly outside while listening to music! I love the Moscow mules there! The food is great too! The only reason I gave it one less star is it's really over priced! Yes it's great, but i'd totally go more often if it was priced better! And I wish the music stayed past 9pm during the summers! read more

We were invited to join friends for happy hour to enjoy music on a Friday night. A neighboring concert triggered a mandatory $10 valet- no biggie. Seating was easy for our group. Drinks were yummy as well as the appetizers. We enjoyed the music and the whiskey tasting. What we didn't appreciate was our server clearing my unfinished beer (the majority of our table remained seated) and later my wife's unfinished cocktail. When we mentioned this to the server she was rude and argued they were empty. The same server claimed they had no celery to accompany the hummus plate (in a rude tone) only to be proven wrong when another server brought out a plate of celery with a second hummus appetizer. It's unfortunate our server left such a negative impact on a beautiful atmosphere with so much potential. Did I mention any of this to the manager? Nope. She avoided eye contact as I hung off the back of my chair to get her attention. It's been a long time since I haven't left a tip, unfortunately. Tonight was a $75 tab for 2 beers, 2 cocktails, 2 appetizers, valet and lousy service. Too bad, we won't be back. read more

As other reviews mention...this is basically a hotel lobby bar. But...it's at the Willows Lodge and it is the best hotel bar I've ever been to. Great happy hour specials and a great wine list. Enjoy summers with beautiful music outside on the patio while sipping your wine. Great sandwiches, great appetizers, and great wine...plus it brings out some of the best people in Woodinville each night. This is a must to unwind from a long work day with some friends...especially when the weather is at its peak! read more

If you've been out wine tasting and you're hungry, go to Redhook....better food, same beer (except on draft), less expensive, and a staff that would be happier to serve you. I had the pork sandwich for $12 and i've had a 10X better pork sandi for half the price at Pecos BBQ pit in SODO. My wife had the Wagyu Beef sliders for $16 and we wondered why they would bother wasting such good beef if they're just going to cook the hell out of it? However, the bacon on the slider was quite good. Yeah, both sandwiches were served on a brioche bun, but who cares when the inside is disappointing? Don't bother ordering a whisky cocktail, unless you don't mind a lot of ice the red dye 9 marschino cherries...just sayin'. read more

We (4 of us) arrived about 7 PM and got the seat 10 minutes after. Drinks and Truffle fries are ok. We ordered 2 dishes to share. This is the time the service starts to get downhill. We waited 1 hour for the food to come out. No utensils, no plates. The waiter stopped by very slow to our table. When the time to pay, again..we have to wait for a while for the waiter to return our credit cards. Today, my friend found out Fireside Cellars has charged her credit card multiple times and it's a wrong amount. When she called, the person asked her to contact accounting. Seriously?? Definitely I will not come back. read more

One word: Lamb Burger. Go get one RIGHT NOW. I have nothing else to add except that the prawns were mediocre, but I don't even care because the lamb burger with truffle fries is the best thing to have ever happened to me. read more

I really love Fireside at Willows Lodge (I think it's a hidden gem) they have a great happy hour and it's nice to enjoy a bowl of mussels and glass of wine in the winter inside by the fire or a cheese plate and glass of wine in the summer outside by the fire. If it's chilly outside they will bring you a blanket - top notch service! They have a nice HH food selection as well as HH wine by the glass. On weekends they will have live music, it's a very enjoyable place! read more

Lovely atmosphere and delicious selection of wines. This weary traveler went away a little unsatisfied as lunch in January had no warm gluten free options, the charcuterie plate was really delicious and came with gluten free crackers but I couldn't help eyeing my spouses grilled cheese and soup. Gluten free bread is often sold frozen and so easy to store that way it surprises me in American restaurants how few cater to the growing number of those that cannot have gluten. I would call this one of my favorite spots if I could eat more on the menu. Definitely deserves the name fireside and is a pretty place to enjoy lunch and walk around outside gardens read more

My wife and I enjoyed a nice evening at Fireside last night. Unlike another reviewer who complained about the burger "flight" during happy hour, I thought the burgers were excellent, and reasonably priced, given that it is the Willows Lodge (and especially in comparison to the Barking Frog and Herb Farm, the other dining options on the property). We arrived later in the evening - post happier hour - but I had the Kobe Mini Burgers, with candied bacon, Oregon blue cheese, aioli and French fries (I substituted sweet potato fries), cooked to perfection (medium rare); my wife had the Lamb Burger (not sure what was on it, but it was pretty good too, despite the fact that she insists on having her meat [over]cooked to medium). I ordered a flight of 4 wines, in 3-ounce pours, for $23: the 2005 Brian Carter Tuttorusso, a super-Tuscan blend, the 2006 Januick Red Wine (Bordeaux-style blend), the 2006 DeLille D2 (another Bordeaux-style blend) and a third local Bordeaux blend I can't remember. The D2 was the standout; the Tuttorosso tasted like it had been open a few days too long. My wife, who prefers one full glass rather than several smaller glasses of wine, was uncertain about what to get. I suggested the 2006 Stevens Black Tongue Syrah, the waitress suggested the 2006 Barrister Cabernet Franc, and brought over tastes of both (about 2 ounces each). Amy went with the Cab Franc. TJ Sherrill provided outstanding musical accompaniment for the evening, with a great selection of acoustic guitar songs from other singer/songwriters as well as several originals. read more

i love this place for its happy hour entertainment and menu. order a glass of wine, have a cheese platter, sip with friends and enjoy classic jazz or easy listening music from live musicians. this place gets crowded at times during the hh between thurs-fri so get their early. kick back and just enjoy the garden scenery in the background, grab some fruit scented water that's in the lobby, or indulge in their spa lotions at the front desk of the willows hotel. overall you can't go wrong. even the restrooms are nice and provides complimentary lotion. on the hh menu, the prawns are amazing and the sliders too. off the main menu, we like to get the mussels. service has always been good and there is a nice selection of wine to choose from. read more